New evidence for jute (Corchorus capsularis L.) in the Indus civilization

New evidence for jute (Corchorus capsularis L.) in the Indus civilization

In this paper, we report the results of an analysis of a preserved structure of jute on a ceramic artifact from the site of Harappa that is dated to 2200–1900 (cal.) BC (Fig.  1 ). Jute cloth has not previously been identified at this early date in the Indus civilization. Since fiber remains are rar...

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Veröffentlicht in:Archaeological and anthropological sciences 2012-06, Vol.4 (2), p.137-143
Hauptverfasser: Wright, Rita P., Lentz, David L., Beaubien, Harriet F., Kimbrough, Christine K.
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Sprache:eng
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Anthropology
Archaeology
Chemistry/Food Science
Civilization
Earth and Environmental Science
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Geography
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Textiles
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Zusammenfassung:In this paper, we report the results of an analysis of a preserved structure of jute on a ceramic artifact from the site of Harappa that is dated to 2200–1900 (cal.) BC (Fig.  1 ). Jute cloth has not previously been identified at this early date in the Indus civilization. Since fiber remains are rare in prehistoric South Asia, we briefly review the evidence for seed and fiber remains used in textile production in this region.
ISSN:1866-9557
1866-9565
DOI:10.1007/s12520-012-0088-1